JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The Trademark Office of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (“Chinese Trademark Office” or “the Office”) has recently approved a slew of marks filed for non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) and other goods and services for use in the metaverse.

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 7, 2022

What may have been unimaginable years ago has become a genuine concern for trademark owners who care about the virtual world. Yes, you can register trademarks for virtual goods with the USPTO. How do you trademark in the metaverse? What are examples of virtual goods that can be trademarked?

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 11, 2023

Non-Use Cancellation in China Article 49 of the Chinese Trademark Law provides: “Where a registered trademark … has not been used for three years consecutively without a proper reason, any organization or individual may apply to the trademark bureau for revocation of the said registered trademark.”

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 6, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of my book video Building a Bold Brand Chapter 6: Why Apply to Register Trademark registration with the USPTO has tremendous value. That only applies if there’s a good or product involved, but it’s still a valuable tool.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 11, 2023

Non-Use Cancellation in China Article 49 of the Chinese Trademark Law provides: “Where a registered trademark. has not been used for three years consecutively without a proper reason, any organization or individual may apply to the trademark bureau for revocation of the said registered trademark.”

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Greenspoon Marder LLP

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Once you have a registered trademark, there are certain “good practices” that you should consider following in order to strengthen that mark. In general, trademarks become stronger as they become better known in the marketplace. The post How to Protect Your Registered Trademark appeared first on Greenspoon Marder LLP.

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Greenspoon Marder LLP

MAY 21, 2021

Featuring: Sharon Urias, Partner and Justin McNaughton, Partner Our You, Me & IP series joins Innovation Week to discuss the considerations and issues businesses can encounter while registering trademarks to stop infringing imports. The post GM Innovation Week: Catch You at the Border: Registering Trademarks With U.S.

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43(B)log

MARCH 10, 2023

But what about the new allegations that he was deprived of the benefit of a registered trademark/his unregistered trademark’s value was harmed? Those injuries didn’t come from the alleged infringement.

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 16, 2024

Erik reviews the many perks of having a registered trademark in this podcast. The post 25 Benefits of Trademark Registration appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Erik reviews the many perks of having a registered trademark in this podcast.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 25, 2023

Swift’s prolific portfolio of registered trademarks and savvy branding in this video. The post Taylor Swift’s Trademark Reputation appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. In the kingdom of trademark protection, Taylor Swift is the reigning queen. Erik discusses Ms.

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 8, 2022

Thus market players inevitably need to upgrade their trademarks from time to time. This will lead to a “continuation trademark application”, which means the trademark owner re-applies for a trademark that is identical with or similar to an already registered trademark on the same or similar goods and services of his own.

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 9, 2022

A famous example of this is the pin stripes of the New York Yankees are a registered trademark. The uniform of a UPS driver is a registered trademark. That configuration of a uniform is a registered trademark. Colors can be registered. That’s a registered trademark.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 12, 2024

In trademark law, the concept of distinctiveness is central to protecting your brand and ensuring it stands out in the marketplace. Understanding the levels of trademark distinctiveness can help startup founders make informed decisions when selecting and registering trademarks. By: Pillsbury - Propel

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 20, 2022

Federal trademark registration is the Holy Grail for companies, especially franchises, looking to expand their footprint and access a national audience.

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JD Supra Law

MAY 26, 2022

Proposed in May 2021 and adopted on May 25, 2022, Bill 96 amends the Charter of the French Language (the “Charter”) – the statute governing the use of French as the language of business in the province of Quebec, including contracts and trademarks. By: Dickinson Wright

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 17, 2024

Patent & Trademark Office (“USPTO”) in a default judgment proceeding after Planting Hope failed to respond to a petition for cancellation. Planting Hope filed a motion to set aside the default judgment, but kept using the registered trademark symbol while that proceeding was pending. By: Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

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Kashishipr

MARCH 2, 2022

No trademark office across the globe will ever keep a watch on the market for unauthorized use of your Registered Trademark. Furthermore, it will also never enforce your trademark rights on your behalf. It implies that the onus lies with the trademark holder to prevent others from infringing upon his trademark rights.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

How do you keep abreast of developments in the field of trademark law? How many registered trademarks do you or your law firm own? How many trademarks have you registered? What are your fees and what do they include? How are they calculated (hourly or flat)? How do you keep track of deadlines with the USPTO?

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JD Supra Law

MAY 25, 2022

But why does anyone care about trademarks in the metaverse? Due to the sheer volume of recent media coverage, readers of this blog are likely familiar with the “metaverse,” or the idea of a virtual world where users can interact with an immersive computer-generated environment, objects, and other users.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

With the Super Bowl coming up, it is important for brands looking to capitalize on football-themed promotions to remember that the terms “Super Bowl” and “Super Sunday” are registered trademarks guarded by the National Football League (NFL) more closely than a shutdown corner on a wide receiver. By: Foster Garvey PC

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 31, 2022

Logos can become registered trademarks too. Logos can become registered trademarks too. In this episode, Erik shares several examples of great logos and why businesses ought to consider protecting logo designs. The post The Value of a Great Logo appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 16, 2024

The United States is a party to the Madrid Protocol, an international treaty simplifying and centralizing the process for registering trademarks on an international basis. This treaty allows owners of U.S.

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IP Law 360

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Amazon Technologies could not convince the EU's intellectual property office to let it register trademarks for "halo" unscathed, with the office backing a Californian health technology company's bid to trim key protections for medical monitoring devices and health assessment services.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Before the trademark registrant applies for trademark registration, if another person has used a trademark that is identical or similar to the registered trademark and has a certain influence on identical or similar goods before the trademark registrant, the exclusive right holder of the registered trademark has no right to prohibit the user from continuing (..)

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

And one very important application for our purposes is that when it comes to trademark registration and the protections created by it–the benefits created by it–the sum really is greater than the parts. You see, there are maybe a dozen benefits of being a registered trademark and each one of them is valuable by itself.

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IP Law 360

AUGUST 21, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office told the U.S. Supreme Court that forcing the agency to solicit public comments before instituting a new home address requirement for registering trademarks would be too much work.

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a precedential decision on trademark functionality doctrine in PIM Brands Inc. Haribo of America Inc.

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IP Watchdog

JULY 10, 2022

The All England Lawn Tennis Club (the “Club”) has owned multiple registered trademarks for the famous Wimbledon name and other prominent signs for some time.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 23, 2024

On June 13, 2024, the Supreme Court held that the Lanham Act’s prohibition on registering trademarks utilizing another person's name without consent was constitutional. In Vidal v. Elster 602 U. S. _ (2024), the Supreme Court reversed the Federal Circuit’s ruling that 15 U. 1052(c), the Lanham Act’s “names clause,” is unconstitutional.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 2, 2024

The United States is a party to the Madrid Protocol, an international treaty simplifying and centralizing the process for registering trademarks on an international basis. This treaty allows owners of U.S.

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Kashishipr

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Maintaining a Trademark Registration can indeed be challenging if you aren’t familiar with the Trademark Law. However, there exist some steps and guidelines you can take and follow to ensure your Registered Trademark remains protected and valid. Exclusive Trademark Rights for Trademark Owners in India.

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Registered trademarks appear in the USPTO’s online database, the first place most companies and trademark lawyers look when. Trademark owners can sometimes use a U.S. registration as the basis for trademark rights in another country, giving owners enhanced options for filing for international. similar name.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 12, 2024

The latest of many Italian regulatory changes aimed at protecting the "Made in Italy" brand comes as the Municipality of Milan approved a new "Regulation for the release of authorization to register trademarks including the ‘Milano’ sign". By: Hogan Lovells

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The number of existing valid registered trademarks in China is large, and the annual number of trademark applications is also large, which makes it difficult for enterprises to successfully register trademarks.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 29, 2024

Earlier this month, the National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) announced a recommendation that Planting Hope Brands, LLC discontinue use of the ® (registered trademark symbol) in advertising a specific rice product called RIGTHRICE. By: Fox Rothschild LLP

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Nontraditional trademarks are becoming more prevalent, and in this episode details the sounds, colors, scents, shapes, and other types. Did you realize that the pinstripes of the New York Yankees are a registered trademark? Did you know that Erik has registered The Nontraditional Trademark Lawyers® as a slogan?

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IP Law 360

AUGUST 8, 2024

A Colorado trailer dealership is accusing a competitor that purportedly tried to buy its business of changing its public name to one confusingly similar to the dealership's registered trademark after the acquisition offer was rejected for being "much less than plaintiff's business was worth."

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